Portage’s port to be first in Chicago area with container terminal
The only sea cargo container terminal serving the Chicago market will open this year at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Portage.
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Portage’s firearms ordinance ready for August vote, without ownership restrictions
Portage’s proposed firearms ordinance is almost fully locked and loaded. It’s up for a vote at the City Council’s August meeting.
South Shore Line participating in Pullman Railroad Days
The South Shore Line plans to celebrate the centennial of the electrification of the Illinois Central Railroad this month.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday, saying the bid for a Hammond stadium is in the red zone.
Portage police to get 6% raises this year as budget tightens
The Portage City Council approved 6% raises for the police department on Tuesday.
South Shore Line’s limited service expected to last two more weeks
Repairs are underway to the South Shore Line’s infrastructure damaged by a June 24 freight train derailment near the East Chicago station.
RDA seeks bids to raze two major buildings in Gary: City Methodist Church and St. Mary’s Hospital
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is seeking bids to raze City Methodist Church and St. Mary’s Hospital in Gary.
Portage planners tighten restrictions for data center locations
The Portage Plan Commission voted Monday to create a new technology center zone to restrict where data centers can be located.
South Shore Line adds extra trains as altered schedule continues
Extra South Shore Line trains will begin operating Monday while the railroad continues to operate on a holiday/weekend schedule.
‘America is on a roll’: Portage parade draws 10,000 for nation’s 250th
An estimated 10,000 people turned out Saturday to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a large parade in Portage.